Apple Xserve (Slot Load) - Manual (Page 51)

Installing Your Server in a Rack 51
7 After all connections are complete, plug the power cord into a power source.
With the server in the rack and the cables in place, you can prepare to set up the Mac OS X
Server software.
Disconnecting Cables From the Server’s Back Panel
The compact size of the Xserve system may make it difficult to disconnect a cable, such as an
Ethernet network connection or a fibre channel cable, from the back panel. If you have
difficulty compressing the plastic tab on the cable’s connector, use a small tool such as a tiny
flat screwdriver to compress the tab as you pull the connector from its socket.
Preparing the Server for Software Setup
When the server is installed and secured, you are ready to set up the software.
You can configure the server locally or use the remote setup tools. If you want to configure
the server software where the server and rack are located, you can do one of the following:
m Connect a monitor, keyboard, and mouse to the server.
You can connect the monitor to the VGA port and connect the keyboard and mouse to
the USB ports on the server’s back panel. If a KVM (keyboard-video-mouse) switch is
installed in the rack, you can use it. See the KVM switch documentation for instructions.
m Connect a computer running Mac OS X to the server using an Ethernet connection on the
same subnet as the server.
If you want to set up the software from another location, you can work at a computer on the
server’s network, using the remote server administration software and command-line tools.
You need to install the administration software on the remote computer before you can set
up the software.
See Chapter 4, “Using Your Server,” on page 53 for more about software configuration.
Warning
This equipment is intended to be electrically grounded. Your server is
equipped with a three-wire grounding plug—a plug that has a third (grounding) pin.
This plug fits only a grounded AC outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable
to insert the plug into the outlet because the outlet is not grounded, contact a licensed
electrician to replace the outlet with a properly grounded outlet. Do not defeat the
purpose of the grounding plug!
Because you are installing the server in a rack with other equipment, be certain that the
power outlet and any other equipment, such as a power strip, used with the rack is
designed to carry the electrical load of multiple devices. Check the documentation for
your rack for any special instructions.